Small kitchen design ideas and inspiration! By NEPTUNE HOME

Small kitchen design ideas and inspiration

In a narrow galley kitchen, designing in a small space may seem as though it’s limiting. The key, as any Neptune kitchen designer will attest, is to know those steps, those tips and those interiors tricks Here are the tricks! that will help a small kitchen to feel far bigger than its real footprint. Here are the tricks!

Go wall cabinet-free !

The more wall space you can show, the better, as it emphasises ceiling height and gives your kitchen more breathing room. Instead, consider shelving which by its very nature, is all about openness – precisely what small kitchen benefits from. Plus, shelving is a helpful option for when you’re designing to a tight budget.

Another exception to the wall cabinet ‘rule’ is to allow yourself one feature piece. Here, we’d always suggest a countertop cabinet rather than a smaller, wall-hung design, because it is what will create a sense of a dresser or larder – something that generally scores highly on kitchen wishlists. If you can, go for an open-fronted cabinet or one that’s glazed if you’re worried about dust gathering as solid doors will produce a heavier aesthetic that’s not ideal for a kitchen short on space.

A little organisation always goes a long way

This is especially true in a small kitchen. Display of calm and order will make your space feel far less cluttered, and therefore more spacious.
Knife holders, spice racks, wet stores, larder bridges and drawer dividers are all instruments that help to clear up the worktop and display your contents in an orderly, beautifully arranged fashion.

Take on colour

There’s one school of thought that says small spaces benefit more from muted colour palettes. But what’s more likely to give a greater sense of space in a little kitchen is a consistent application of the same colour.

See the Sage Henley kitchen – as a case in point. With Sage on the cabinetry, the walls, the neighbouring table and chairs, and even on the single strip of Elcot tiles above the work surface, every part of the kitchen feeds into the next, which gives the illusion of more space.

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